Yoga Basics
- January 11, 2008
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How To Do a Basic Sun Salutation
A Sun Salutation is a series of poses performed in a graceful flow and linked by breath—a method called vinyasa. It's a great way to greet the sun any time of the day.
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How To Do the Arms Reaching Upward Pose
This basic standing pose brings new meaning to the phrase "reach for the sky."
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How To Do the Adept Pose
Done correctly, this meditation pose allows you to sit without thinking about your body for as long as you like—or at least until you start to smell dinner in the air.
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How To Do the Lion Pose
The Lion's Pose gives the muscles of the jaw, throat, eyes, and face a stretch that can ease problems like teeth grinding and clenched jaws. It's also excellent preparation for a KISS concert.
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How To Do the Pigeon Pose
This is a great beginner pose that helps stretch the hips and legs — which feels especially good if you've been "couped up" all day.
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How To Do the Downward Facing Dog Pose
Ever watch a dog stretch? Then you already have a good idea of what this pose looks like—and how handy it can be for digging up bones.
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How To Do the Chair Pose
Remember how there was always one joker in school who pretended to sit on an invisible chair? That joker might just make an excellent yoga practitioner.
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How To Do the Plank Pose
Doing something called the Plank pose only sounds like you'll be imitating a log lying on the ground. In fact, you'll be imitating a log propping itself up on two twigs—also known as your arms.
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How To Do the Cat Cow Pose
No, the Cat-Cow is not a mythological creature: This pose bows the spine like an old cow and then arches it like a frightened cat. Whether you choose to meow or moo is up to you.
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How To Do the Cobra Pose
Cobras are known for achieving a menacing pose by expanding their hoods when threatened. You don't need a hood—or a threat—to strike a cobra pose. Just expand your chest.
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How To Do the Tree Pose
A single banyan, India's national tree, can cover up to an acre or more. In other words, they're stable—which is what you should keep in mind when you're balancing on one leg in the Tree Pose.
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How To Do the Warrior I Pose
The Warrior poses are named for a fierce demon, Virabhadra, created by the Hindu god Shiva to avenge his wife's death. The demon sprang up from the ground with a sword raised overhead—striking the very first Warrior I Pose.
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How To Do the Child's Pose
We know you're not a child, but doesn't it feel good to act like one every so often?
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How To Do the Mountain Pose
The Mountain Pose is a great way to learn proper posture, alignment, and balance, and to develop strength in all the muscles needed for upright yoga positions. But we'll admit: it kind of just looks like standing.
